Rivoli
Rivoli has long been known as one of Toronto’s premier multi-level venues, bars, clubs and restaurants that attracts international acts.
Adele played her first Canadian show and Blue Rodeo played their first show ever here, and it’s been known to host such well-known performers as Iggy Pop, Dave Grohl and Kids in the Hall. It’s topped by their own billiards hall, one of the best in Toronto.
This place had the same owners for 34 years until friends who’d been working there for years Jenna Wood, Jessica McHardy and Sarah Henning took over, redoing all the seating, floors and bar.
The main floor is roughly split into two halves. The vibe is casual overall, but there’s a more complete full-service dining area on one side and a more lounge-y bar area on the other.
When the weather is warm the patio facing the busy sidewalk is super popular.
Past this latter side is the back room venue space where all performances take place. Take note, there’s a $20 minimum when it comes to using debit or credit back here.
Wookie Balls ($8) are a Rivoli classic, basically a deep fried sticky rice ball coated in black and white sesame seeds and served with a sweet chili sauce. They’re salty and stick to your ribs for such a small quick snack, perfect for laying a foundation for some drinks.
The pad thai ($15) is another mainstay that isn’t going anywhere, a pretty ketchup-y, greasy version of the favourite but like the Wookie Balls it does the trick, providing a quickly crushable and reasonably taste bar meal. The standard version here comes with the chicken and shrimp, but of course you can make it vegetarian.
Signature cocktails ($12) are Toronto all the way, with names like Champagne Papi (cognac, grapefruit cordial, sparkling), Old York Fashioned (with blackberry whisky), Bellwoods Sangria, Sex on Cherry Beach and the Jose Blue Jay (tequila, blue curacao, hibiscus).
Toronto Island Iced Tea combines green tea vodka, gin, tequila, rum, Cointreau, lemon and ginger beer for an appropriately boozy, summer-y and slightly spicy take on the iconic cocktail.
On weekdays mains are served until 11 with snacks until midnight, and on weekends mains are available til midnight and snacks are served until 1 a.m. There’s open WiFi, a few TVs in the bar area and music events aren’t all that happens here.
This has become a gathering place for engagements as diverse as Hoop Talks and TorontoBabel as well as a reliable spot to catch some of your favourite touring artists.
Jesse Milns
Extend your St. Patrick's Celebrations with Dani Larkin at the Rivoli March 19th
Tickets here: https://www.canadairelandfoundation.com/events/dani-larkin/
Beguiling, intense, driven folk songs expertly accompanied by guitar and banjo, singer-songwriter Dani Larkin moves through ruminations on love and experiences of wildness, loss and mystery, steered with an engagingly calm conviction.
...'𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮' means gypsy dance.
Come and feel the beautiful ‘raw’ flamenco‼️
The powerful voice, guitar and rhythm. The musicians are from Montreal and the city of flamenco, Cadiz. The dancer who works in both Canada and Spain will bring traditional yet current flamenco to you.
At the end of the show, we will also have 4 selected dancers at the Fin de Fiesta (for the very first time!), whi...
Experience a night of laughter and entertainment at the Rivoli Toronto on Queen Street West, hosted by sketch and improv comedian, Jordan Shore! Doors open at 7:30pm, offering you an early start to a fun-packed evening. Throughout the show, immerse yourself in various games, challenges, and the chance to win exciting prizes. Please note, this event will be filmed, adding an extra layer of excit...
Backroom Burlesque is a curated monthly showcase of independent performance artists. With a mix of burlesque, drag and other cabaret acts, this show is not to be missed! Enjoy international headliners, local super stars and newbies!
Hosted By : Allysin Chaynes
Kitten : Blu Belladonna
Go Go Dancer : Miz Ruby Woo
Headliner : Kopy Cat
Performances By :
Dainty Smith
Lacy Jane
...masterlab 9 year anniversary
LSB
DRS
MYSTICAL INFLUENCE
PACHELLE
TRAJ
BANDIT
Katie Boyle brings her new stand-up show to Toronto on April 20th.
Get tickets here: https://www.canadairelandfoundation.com/events/katie-boyle/
Katie Boyle is an Irish comedian living in NYC and 2023 JFL International New Faces and, the same year, performed for the Don’t Tell Youtube Series. Her debut album dropped in June and hit number 1 on the iTunes charts, “I’ll do it myself.” Her f...
F7 Entertainment Presents:
ANKUR TEWARI
North American Tour 2024
Tuesday, April 23rd
Rivoli
Toronto, ON
Doors: 7:00 PM
Ages: 19+ No Minors
Tickets: https://www.tickets.f7entertainment.com/ankurtewari-rivoli
Experience a night of laughter and entertainment at the Rivoli Toronto on Queen Street West, hosted by sketch and improv comedian, Taylor Hreljac! Doors open at 7:30pm, offering you an early start to a fun-packed evening. Throughout the show, immerse yourself in various games, challenges, and the chance to win exciting prizes. Please note, this event will be filmed, adding an extra layer of exc...
8 Years Later… Fuck The Facts are returning to Toronto! Ottawa’s 2x Juno-nominated grindcore icons are coming back for their first show in town since 2016. This will also be your first chance to hear material from their 2020 album “Pleine Noirceur.” With special guests Holy Grinder and Ischemic.
TJ and DRUMCRAFT
PARADOX LIVE
GREMLINZ
RUMBLETON
JESTA
JD
Experience a night of laughter and entertainment at the Rivoli Toronto on Queen Street West, hosted by sketch and improv comedian, Gabe Meacher! Doors open at 7:30pm, offering you an early start to a fun-packed evening. Throughout the show, immerse yourself in various games, challenges, and the chance to win exciting prizes. Please note, this event will be filmed, adding an extra layer of excit...